The conflict in Sudan
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 8 September 2026 on the conflict in Sudan. The debate will be opened by Naushabah Khan MP.
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Defence readiness, civil preparedness and national resilience
Overview As the world becomes more dangerous and contested, both the 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and the National Security Strategy (NSS) call for a ‘whole of society’ approach to defence and security, including wider societal participation in achieving national resilience. This approach, often referred to as ‘Total Defence’, is not a new concept. It
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Deploying the armed forces in the UK
This briefing looks at when the armed forces can be deployed in the UK, what they do, and the legal basis.
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